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With more than 50 years of veterinary experience and more than 770 locations, Banfield Pet Hospitals have been partnering with pet owners to maintain the optimum health and wellness of their pets for decades. Our pet health services in Columbia, South Carolina, provide services for every stage of pet health, and our veterinary services are available to Columbia residents and visitors in a convenient location and at an affordable price.

With experienced veterinary professionals, Banfield is equipped to provide pet owners with a variety of services for their pets. Choose from cat health, dog health and general pet health services that cover everything from vaccinations to parasite control to surgeries. These services and more are available at the location in Columbia, South Carolina.

Set among the many big businesses off Harbison Boulevard in Columbia, this Banfield's doors are open for you to stop in for a look at our facility, or to bring your pet to the hospital as a walk-in patient.

Not only does Banfield provide comprehensive veterinary services, but we also help you develop an Optimum Wellness Plan for your pet. These health plans offer consistent vet care at discounted cost and over the course of one year. At Banfield, we value your pet as a member of your family – and with efficient, quality pet health care, we hope to keep them a part of your home for a lifetime. Also, sign up here to receive our special offers and newsletters for members only.

Veterinarian

Dr. Blaes graduated from LSU School of Veterinary Medicine on May 20,1987, then promptly married his wife the next day, moved to Columbia, SC 3 days later and began practicing the day after arriving. He and his wife (who is also an LSU DVM classmate) have continued to practice in the Columbia area. They currently share their home with 3 horses, 5 chickens, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1 rabbit, 1 finch and 150+ guinea pigs. Dr Blaes began practicing with Banfield in 1999, has been a chief of staff, a hospital director, a charter owner and on the Medical Standards Board for 5 years. When not at work, he bakes, spends time in his vegetable garden, makes wines, makes garden-fresh salsa and grows his own cooking herbs. He also enjoys visits to New Zealand.
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